CVE-2024-1221 json
Improper access controls on APIs on Linux and macOS in PaperCut NG/MF
published 2024-03-14 2 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2024-16988
- cvss
- 3.1
- version 3.1, CNA
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 0.5%
- EPSS 0.5% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 46%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
This vulnerability potentially allows files on a PaperCut NG/MF server to be exposed using a specifically formed payload against the impacted API endpoint. The attacker must carry out some reconnaissance to gain knowledge of a system token. This CVE only affects Linux and macOS PaperCut NG/MF servers.
Patch / fix
- PaperCut PaperCut NG, PaperCut MF 20.1.10, 21.2.14, 22.1.5, 23.0.7
CISA SSVC
- Exploitation
- none
- Automatable
- no
- Technical impact
- partial
- Assessed
- 2 y ago
Exploit prediction
0.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 46% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| CNA | 3.1 | 3.1 | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N |
| NVD | 3.1 | 3.1 | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N |
Affected products
- PaperCut PaperCut NG, PaperCut MF
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-76 Improper Neutralization of Equivalent Special Elements
References
-
papercut.com
/kb/Main/Security-Bulletin-March-2024
vendor-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2024-1221
- NVD CVE-2024-1221
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